Chester, PA vs Muscatine, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Muscatine leads in crime level (6.7 vs 22.8). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 38). Muscatine leads in median household income ($58,474 vs $39,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Muscatine, IA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 23,341 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $196,852 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $58,474 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | R+14.9 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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B-
81.4 Score
Muscatine, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$196,852
Population
23,341
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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